Shamil Zavurov
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Shamil Zavurov is a Russia
n mixed martial artist
who competes in the Welterweight
division. A professional MMA competitor since 2004, Zavurov has won all but one of his professional fights. He is the current M-1 Global
World Welterweight champion.
, the capital of Dagestan
, where he began training in freestyle wrestling
under Mairbek Yusupov (member of the 1977-78 USSR team who went went on to coach Dagestan’s freestyle wrestling team). Post-school, he studied at the Dagestan State Pedagogical University, graduating from the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports and also studied Law at the Dagestan Institute of Finance and Law. He continued working on his martial arts training, taking up Combat Sambo
, and also started a family – he is married with two sons and a daughter. He likes to employ the techniques Georges St-Pierre, whom he is a fan of.
bouts, in the process winning winning three world championships (2004, 2005, and 2007). He has also won international tournaments in Wushu Sanda
(2003) and wrestling
and was the 2002 Dagestan
i champion in Wushu Sanda in the youth division. In 2005 and 2007, he won Russian national championships and was twice the CIS
champion in hand-to-hand combat.
The hardest fight in Zavurov's career was his unanimous decision
victory over Seydina Seck in which his arm was broken and he sustained torn ligaments – these injuries still cause him pain. Zavurov still wonders about the only defeat of his career, a split decision
loss to Rashid Magomedov
, which was controversial in that commentators and viewers disagreed with the judges' decision. It was Zavurov's first fight in more than a year, his return after a serious injury he sustained after being drafted into the army.
In fighting in the Eastern European M-1 Welterweight tournament, Zavurov defeated Radik Iboyan with a second round technical knockout and won a hard-fought semi-final against Ramazan Abdulzhalilov that went the full distance. In the tournament final, Zavurov defeated Magomedrasul Khasbulaev with a "text-book rear-naked-choke
submission." Since winning the tournament, Zavurov has compiled four further victories in a single three week period, against Vladimir Katyihin, Vasily Novikov, Vener Galiev, and Jaroslav Poborsky.
Shamil Zavurov was expecting to face Tom "Da Tank" Gallicchio, the Americas selection champion, for the title but Gallicchio was removed following "an infringement of contractual obligations". Gallicchio was replaced by Abner Lloveras, the Western European M-1 Global tournament victor. Zavurov defeated Lloveras via fourth round TKO to become the inaugural M-1 Global Welterweight Champion.
In the event’s second championship bout, Russian Shamil Zavurov edged 2010 World Victory Road
welterweight grand prix runner-up Yasubey Enomoto
in a five-round affair.
Zavurov was scheduled to rematch his lone defeat as he was to defend his title against Rashid Magomedov
at M-1 Challenge XXX on December 9, 2011. The match, however, has been postponed and Zavurov will now defend against Yasubey Enomoto
in a rematch.
Sambo
| Win
|align=center| 18-1
|
Zhanybek Amatov
| TKO (foot injury)
| Fight Nights - Battle of Moscow 4
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:34
|Moscow, Russia
| Won Euro-Asia Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 17–1
|
Yasubey Enomoto
| Decision (unanimous)
| M-1 Challenge XXV: Zavurov vs. Enomoto
|
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 5:00
|St. Petersburg, Russia
| Defended M-1 Global
Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 16–1
|
Yuri Izotov
| Decision (unanimous)
| Lipetsk Mix Federation - Russian Cities Tournament
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Lipetsk, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 15–1
|
Tom Gallicchio
| TKO (strikes)
| M-1 Challenge XXIII: Grishin vs. Guram
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:11
|Moscow, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–1
|
Abner Lloveras
| TKO (strikes)
| M-1 Challenge XXII: Narkun vs. Vasilevsky
|
|align=center| 4
|align=center| 4:22
|Moscow, Russia
| Won vacant M-1 Global
Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–1
|
Jaroslav Poborsky
| TKO (punches)
| Heroes Gate 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:50
|Prague, Czech Republic
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–1
| Vener Galiev
| Decision (unanimous)
| FNR: Battle of Moscow 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Moscow, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1
|
Vasily Novikov
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| FNR: Battle of Moscow 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:53
|Moscow, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1
|
Vladimir Katyihin
| Decision (unanimous)
| ProFC: Union Nation Cup 8
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Odessa, Ukraine
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–1
| Magomedrasul Khasbulaev
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Finals
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:16
|Moscow, Russia
| 2010 M-1 Eastern Europe Welterweight
Selection Final
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Ramazan Abdulzhalilov
| Decision (unanimous)
| M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Round 3
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Kiev, Ukraine
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1
| Radik Iboyan
| TKO (punches)
| M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Round 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:54
|Kiev, Ukraine
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1
|
Seydina Seck
| Decision (unanimous)
| Saturn & RusFighters: Battle of Gladiators
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Omsk, Russia
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5–1
| Rashid Magomedov
| Decision (split)
| M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|St. Petersburg, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Aleksey Gonchar
| Submission (armbar)
| CSFU: Champions League
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:50
|Poltava, Ukraine
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
|
Hamiz Mamedov
| Decision (unanimous)
| MOP: Martial Arts Festival
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:00
|Ekaterinburg, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Mukhamed Aushev
| KO (punches)
| CFF: International MMA Tournament
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:59
|Tyumen, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
|
Vitaly Gogishvilli
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| MG - Georgia vs Russia
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:05
|Tbilisi, Georgia, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
|
Magomed Kurmagomedov
| Submission (armbar)
| EFC: Oktogon 3
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:20
|Odessa, Ukraine
|
Except where otherwise indicated, details provided in the record box are taken from Sherdog
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
who competes in the Welterweight
Welterweight (MMA)
The welterweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The UFC's & Strikeforce's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb...
division. A professional MMA competitor since 2004, Zavurov has won all but one of his professional fights. He is the current M-1 Global
M-1 Global
M-1 Global is the mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia - The Netherlands which organizes between 40 and 50 competitions per year...
World Welterweight champion.
Early life
Zavurov attended high school in MakhachkalaMakhachkala
-Twin towns/sister cities:Makhachkala is twinned with: Sfax, Tunisia Siping, China Spokane, United States Vladikavkaz, Russia Yalova, Turkey Ndola, Zambia-See also:*...
, the capital of Dagestan
Dagestan
The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and the largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea...
, where he began training in freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
under Mairbek Yusupov (member of the 1977-78 USSR team who went went on to coach Dagestan’s freestyle wrestling team). Post-school, he studied at the Dagestan State Pedagogical University, graduating from the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports and also studied Law at the Dagestan Institute of Finance and Law. He continued working on his martial arts training, taking up Combat Sambo
Sambo (martial art)
Sambo is a Russian martial art and combat sport. The word "SAMBO" is an acronym for SAMooborona Bez Oruzhiya, which literally translates as "self-defense without weapons". Sambo is relatively modern since its development began in the early 1920s by the Soviet Red Army to improve their hand to hand...
, and also started a family – he is married with two sons and a daughter. He likes to employ the techniques Georges St-Pierre, whom he is a fan of.
Mixed martial arts career
Shamil Zavurov has achieved a great deal of success in combat sports. In addition to more than 50 victories in amateur and semi-professional MMA, he has triumphed more than 50 times in Combat SamboSambo (martial art)
Sambo is a Russian martial art and combat sport. The word "SAMBO" is an acronym for SAMooborona Bez Oruzhiya, which literally translates as "self-defense without weapons". Sambo is relatively modern since its development began in the early 1920s by the Soviet Red Army to improve their hand to hand...
bouts, in the process winning winning three world championships (2004, 2005, and 2007). He has also won international tournaments in Wushu Sanda
Wushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
(2003) and wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
and was the 2002 Dagestan
Dagestan
The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and the largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea...
i champion in Wushu Sanda in the youth division. In 2005 and 2007, he won Russian national championships and was twice the CIS
CIS
CIS usually refers to the Commonwealth of Independent States, a modern political entity consisting of eleven former Soviet Union republics.The acronym CIS may also refer to:-Organizations:...
champion in hand-to-hand combat.
The hardest fight in Zavurov's career was his unanimous decision
Unanimous decision
A unanimous decision is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and others sports involving striking in which all three judges agree on which fighter won the match....
victory over Seydina Seck in which his arm was broken and he sustained torn ligaments – these injuries still cause him pain. Zavurov still wonders about the only defeat of his career, a split decision
Split decision
A split decision is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and others sports involving striking in which two of the three judges score for the same fighter as the winner, while the third judge scores for the other...
loss to Rashid Magomedov
Rashid Magomedov
Rashid Magomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. Professional MMA began in 2008.-M-1 Global:...
, which was controversial in that commentators and viewers disagreed with the judges' decision. It was Zavurov's first fight in more than a year, his return after a serious injury he sustained after being drafted into the army.
In fighting in the Eastern European M-1 Welterweight tournament, Zavurov defeated Radik Iboyan with a second round technical knockout and won a hard-fought semi-final against Ramazan Abdulzhalilov that went the full distance. In the tournament final, Zavurov defeated Magomedrasul Khasbulaev with a "text-book rear-naked-choke
Rear naked choke
The Rear naked choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. Depending on the context, the term may refer to one of two variations of the technique, either arm can be used to apply the choke in both cases...
submission." Since winning the tournament, Zavurov has compiled four further victories in a single three week period, against Vladimir Katyihin, Vasily Novikov, Vener Galiev, and Jaroslav Poborsky.
Shamil Zavurov was expecting to face Tom "Da Tank" Gallicchio, the Americas selection champion, for the title but Gallicchio was removed following "an infringement of contractual obligations". Gallicchio was replaced by Abner Lloveras, the Western European M-1 Global tournament victor. Zavurov defeated Lloveras via fourth round TKO to become the inaugural M-1 Global Welterweight Champion.
In the event’s second championship bout, Russian Shamil Zavurov edged 2010 World Victory Road
World Victory Road
World Victory Road is a defunct Japanese Mixed Martial Arts organization which promoted the Sengoku Raiden Championship in Japan. The organization was formed in 2007 following the purchase of Pride FC by Zuffa. It operated in conjunction with the Japan Mixed Martial Arts Federation...
welterweight grand prix runner-up Yasubey Enomoto
Yasubey Enomoto
Yasubey Enomoto is a Swiss mixed martial artist, who fights as a welterweight. He currently competes in Japan's Sengoku Raiden Championship. He was the runner up of the Sengoku Welterweight Grand Prix Tournament losing to Keita Nakamura in the finals.-Early life:Enomoto was born in Zürich,...
in a five-round affair.
Zavurov was scheduled to rematch his lone defeat as he was to defend his title against Rashid Magomedov
Rashid Magomedov
Rashid Magomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. Professional MMA began in 2008.-M-1 Global:...
at M-1 Challenge XXX on December 9, 2011. The match, however, has been postponed and Zavurov will now defend against Yasubey Enomoto
Yasubey Enomoto
Yasubey Enomoto is a Swiss mixed martial artist, who fights as a welterweight. He currently competes in Japan's Sengoku Raiden Championship. He was the runner up of the Sengoku Welterweight Grand Prix Tournament losing to Keita Nakamura in the finals.-Early life:Enomoto was born in Zürich,...
in a rematch.
Championships and Accomplishments
Mixed Martial ArtsMixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
- M-1 GlobalM-1 GlobalM-1 Global is the mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia - The Netherlands which organizes between 40 and 50 competitions per year...
- M-1 Selection 2010 Eastern Europe Welterweight
- M-1 Global Welterweight Championship (2 times, current)
- Chapmion of Euro-Asia in MMA (1 time)
Sambo
- Combat Sambo
- Champion of World in Combat Sambo (3 time)
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Win
|align=center| 18-1
|
Zhanybek Amatov| TKO (foot injury)
| Fight Nights - Battle of Moscow 4
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:34
|Moscow, Russia
| Won Euro-Asia Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 17–1
|
Yasubey EnomotoYasubey Enomoto
Yasubey Enomoto is a Swiss mixed martial artist, who fights as a welterweight. He currently competes in Japan's Sengoku Raiden Championship. He was the runner up of the Sengoku Welterweight Grand Prix Tournament losing to Keita Nakamura in the finals.-Early life:Enomoto was born in Zürich,...
| Decision (unanimous)
| M-1 Challenge XXV: Zavurov vs. Enomoto
|
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 5:00
|St. Petersburg, Russia
| Defended M-1 Global
M-1 Global
M-1 Global is the mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia - The Netherlands which organizes between 40 and 50 competitions per year...
Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 16–1
|
Yuri Izotov| Decision (unanimous)
| Lipetsk Mix Federation - Russian Cities Tournament
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Lipetsk, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 15–1
|
Tom Gallicchio| TKO (strikes)
| M-1 Challenge XXIII: Grishin vs. Guram
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:11
|Moscow, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–1
|
Abner LloverasAbner Lloveras
Abner "Skullman" Lloveras is a Spanish Catalan mixed martial artist in the welterweight division. He has fought for Shooto and M-1 Global, Abner is a member of M-1 Mixfight Team Spain.-Mixed martial arts career:...
| TKO (strikes)
| M-1 Challenge XXII: Narkun vs. Vasilevsky
|
|align=center| 4
|align=center| 4:22
|Moscow, Russia
| Won vacant M-1 Global
M-1 Global
M-1 Global is the mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia - The Netherlands which organizes between 40 and 50 competitions per year...
Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–1
|
Jaroslav Poborsky| TKO (punches)
| Heroes Gate 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:50
|Prague, Czech Republic
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–1
|
Vener GalievVener Galiev
- References :...
| Decision (unanimous)
| FNR: Battle of Moscow 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Moscow, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1
|
Vasily Novikov| Submission (rear naked choke)
| FNR: Battle of Moscow 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:53
|Moscow, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1
|
Vladimir Katyihin| Decision (unanimous)
| ProFC: Union Nation Cup 8
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Odessa, Ukraine
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–1
|
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev| Submission (rear naked choke)
| M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Finals
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:16
|Moscow, Russia
| 2010 M-1 Eastern Europe Welterweight
Welterweight (MMA)
The welterweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The UFC's & Strikeforce's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb...
Selection Final
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1
|
Ramazan Abdulzhalilov| Decision (unanimous)
| M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Round 3
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Kiev, Ukraine
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1
|
Radik IboyanRadik Iboyan
Radik Iboyan is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.-Championships and Accomplishments:Sambo*Combat Sambo**Champion of the Volga Federal District Sambo**Medalist Russia in Sambo...
| TKO (punches)
| M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Round 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:54
|Kiev, Ukraine
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1
|
Seydina Seck| Decision (unanimous)
| Saturn & RusFighters: Battle of Gladiators
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Omsk, Russia
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5–1
|
Rashid MagomedovRashid Magomedov
Rashid Magomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. Professional MMA began in 2008.-M-1 Global:...
| Decision (split)
| M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|St. Petersburg, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
|
Aleksey Gonchar| Submission (armbar)
| CSFU: Champions League
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:50
|Poltava, Ukraine
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
|
Hamiz Mamedov| Decision (unanimous)
| MOP: Martial Arts Festival
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:00
|Ekaterinburg, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
|
Mukhamed Aushev| KO (punches)
| CFF: International MMA Tournament
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:59
|Tyumen, Russia
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
|
Vitaly Gogishvilli| Submission (rear naked choke)
| MG - Georgia vs Russia
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:05
|Tbilisi, Georgia, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
|
Magomed Kurmagomedov| Submission (armbar)
| EFC: Oktogon 3
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:20
|Odessa, Ukraine
|
Except where otherwise indicated, details provided in the record box are taken from Sherdog
Sherdog
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